India: Climate, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife - Questions & Answers

Question 1Which specific line of latitude passes through the centre of India, dividing it into two climatic zones?

Question 2What is the broad classification of India's climate?

Question 3How does the temperature change with altitude according to the text?

Question 4Which factor is responsible for the equable climate in coastal areas of India?

Question 5During the day, in coastal areas, wind blows from:

Question 6Why do the Northern Plains of India experience extreme shifts in temperature?

Question 7How do the Himalayas primarily protect India during winter?

Question 8The violent thunderstorms experienced in West Bengal during the summer season are locally known as:

Question 9Hot and dusty winds blowing from the Thar Desert during summer are called:

Question 10Why are the pre-monsoon showers in South India called 'Mango Showers'?

Question 11Which winds are drawn towards the low-pressure centre over northwest India at the end of May?

Question 12What happens to the Southeast Trade Winds as they cross the Equator?

Question 13The sudden and dramatic onset of monsoon rains after a spell of heat is known as:

Question 14What is the nature of the Southwest Monsoon rain caused by the relief of the land?

Question 15The Southwest Monsoon splits into which two branches?

Question 16Why does the Arabian Sea Branch bring heavy rainfall to the western coast of Maharashtra?

Question 17Which region lies on the leeward side of the Western Ghats and receives very little rainfall?

Question 18Why does northwest Rajasthan receive very little rain from the Arabian Sea Branch?

Question 19Which hills are responsible for the heavy rainfall in Meghalaya from the Bay of Bengal Branch?

Question 20Which two places in Meghalaya are known as two of the wettest places on Earth?

Question 21Where do the Arabian Sea Branch and Bay of Bengal Branch of the monsoon eventually merge?

Question 22What causes the 'Retreating Monsoon' winds to blow from the land to the sea?

Question 23The Retreating Monsoon winds are also known as:

Question 24Which coast receives the majority of its rainfall from the Retreating Monsoons?

Question 25What natural disaster is the Eastern Coastal Plain prone to during the retreating monsoon season?

Question 26Which crop in Punjab benefits from the winter rain caused by Western Disturbances?

Question 27Where do the Western Disturbances originate?

Question 28Which region in India falls under the 'Heavy Rainfall' category (>200 cm)?

Question 29Which of these regions receives 'Scanty Rainfall' (50 to 100 cm)?

Question 30Which region is classified as 'Desert and Semi-desert' (<50 cm rainfall)?

Question 31Which harvest festival is celebrated in Kerala?

Question 32Which harvest festival is celebrated in Tamil Nadu?

Question 33What are the ideal rainfall conditions for Tropical Evergreen Rainforests?

Question 34Which of the following trees is characteristic of Tropical Evergreen forests?

Question 35In which region are Tropical Evergreen forests found?

Question 36What is the leaf-shedding characteristic of trees in Tropical Evergreen forests?

Question 37Which animal is commonly found in Tropical Evergreen forests?

Question 38Monsoon forests are also known as:

Question 39What is the rainfall range for Monsoon (Deciduous) forests?

Question 40Which important timber tree is found in Tropical Deciduous forests?

Question 41Which of these species is NOT found in Tropical Deciduous forests?

Question 42In the Himalayas, what type of vegetation is found between 1,000 m and 2,000 m in the Western part?

Question 43At what altitude range in the Himalayas are coniferous trees like pine and deodar mainly found?

Question 44What vegetation is found beyond 3,000 m altitude in the Himalayas?

Question 45Which animal is characteristic of the Mountain forests?

Question 46Where are Tropical Thorn Forests typically found?

Question 47Which adaptation is common in the trees of Tropical Thorn Forests?

Question 48Which tree species is common in Tropical Thorn Forests?

Question 49Which animal is found in the Tropical Thorn/Desert vegetation zones?

Question 50Mangrove forests are also known as:

Statement 1The climate of India is broadly classified as the tropical monsoon type.

Statement 2The Tropic of Cancer divides India into a tropical northern zone and a temperate southern zone.

Statement 3The southern half of India experiences much less seasonal variation in temperature than the northern half.

Statement 4Land heats up slower than the sea during the day.

Statement 5Sea breezes blow from the sea to the land during the day.

Statement 6The Northern Plains experience equable climate due to their distance from the sea.

Statement 7Temperature falls at the rate of 6°C for every 1,000 meters of ascent.

Statement 8Hill stations like Ooty and Shimla remain hot throughout the year.

Statement 9The Himalayas protect India from the cold continental air masses of Central Asia.

Statement 10The Himalayas prevent the Monsoon Winds from drifting beyond India.

Statement 11The Summer Season in India lasts from June to September.

Statement 12A low pressure zone builds up over northwest India during the summer season.

Statement 13Nor'westers or Kalbaisakhi are violent thunderstorms experienced in West Bengal.

Statement 14Mango showers are common in North India during the winter season.

Statement 15The Loo is a hot and dusty wind that blows from the Thar Desert.

Statement 16The Southwest Monsoon winds approach India from the southeast.

Statement 17The sudden onset of monsoon rain is known as the 'burst' of the monsoons.

Statement 18Southwest Monsoon rain is orographic in nature.

Statement 19The Arabian Sea Branch of the monsoon strikes the coast of Kerala around the first week of June.

Statement 20The leeward side of the Western Ghats receives heavy rainfall.

Statement 21The Aravalli Range blocks the Arabian Sea Branch, causing heavy rain in Rajasthan.

Statement 22Cherrapunji and Mawsynram are located in the Khasi Hills.

Statement 23The Bay of Bengal Branch brings heavy rain to Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.

Statement 24The Retreating Monsoon Season starts in January.

Statement 25During the Retreating Monsoon, winds blow from the land to the sea.

Statement 26The Coromandel Coast receives almost 50% of its annual rainfall from the Northeast Monsoons.

Statement 27Tropical cyclones during the retreating monsoon season cause destruction on the Western Coastal Plain.

Statement 28January is usually the coldest month in India.

Statement 29Western Disturbances originate in the Bay of Bengal.

Statement 30Western Disturbances bring rain essential for wheat crops in Punjab.

Statement 31Regions receiving over 200 cm of rain annually are considered regions of moderate rainfall.

Statement 32The Thar Desert receives less than 50 cm of rainfall in a year.

Statement 33Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala.

Statement 34Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in Punjab.

Statement 35Tropical Evergreen Rainforests require rainfall of more than 200 cm a year.

Statement 36Rosewood and Mahogany are trees found in Tropical Evergreen forests.

Statement 37Trees in Tropical Evergreen forests shed their leaves all at the same time.

Statement 38The Lion-tailed macaque is found in Tropical Evergreen Rainforests.

Statement 39Monsoon forests are also known as Tropical Moist Deciduous forests.

Statement 40Teak and Sal are characteristic trees of Tropical Evergreen forests.

Statement 41Sandalwood trees are found in Tropical Moist Deciduous forests.

Statement 42Deciduous trees shed their leaves to conserve water during dry seasons.

Statement 43Mountain vegetation remains the same regardless of altitude.

Statement 44Coniferous trees like pine and deodar are found between 2,000 and 3,000 meters in the Himalayas.

Statement 45The Snow Leopard is found in the Tropical Thorn forests.

Statement 46Tropical Thorn forests are found in areas with less than 25 cm of rainfall.

Statement 47Trees in Thorn forests have short roots and large leaves.

Statement 48Camels and Indian wild asses are found in Desert vegetation zones.

Statement 49Mangrove forests are also known as Tidal forests.

Statement 50Mangrove trees have breathing roots called pneumatophores.

Question 1The climate of India is broadly classified as the ______ type.

Question 2The ______ passes through the centre of India, dividing it into a tropical southern zone and a temperate northern zone.

Question 3Temperature falls at the rate of 6°C for every ______ m of ascent.

Question 4Coastal areas experience ______ climate due to the influence of the sea.

Question 5During the day, winds blowing from the sea to the land are known as ______.

Question 6At night, winds blowing from the land to the sea are known as ______.

Question 7The Northern Plains experience ______ shifts in temperature because they are far from the sea.

Question 8The ______ protect India from the cold, continental air masses of Central Asia.

Question 9The Himalayas block the ______ winds and prevent them from drifting beyond India.

Question 10The Summer or Hot Weather Season lasts from mid-March to ______.

Question 11During summer, a low pressure zone builds up over ______ India.

Question 12Violent thunderstorms experienced in West Bengal during summer are locally called ______.

Question 13Sudden local showers in south India that help ripen mangoes are called ______.

Question 14Hot and dusty winds blowing from the Thar Desert are known as the ______.

Question 15The Southwest Monsoon Season lasts from June to ______.

Question 16The Southeast Trade Winds are deflected to their right after crossing the ______.

Question 17The dramatic onset of monsoon rains is known as the ______ of the monsoons.

Question 18Monsoon rain is ______ in nature, meaning it is caused by the relief of the land.

Question 19Short dry spells during the monsoon season are known as ______.

Question 20The Southwest Monsoon splits into the Arabian Sea branch and the ______ branch.

Question 21The ______ block the Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon, causing heavy rain on the coast.

Question 22The interior parts of the southern peninsula receive little rain because they are on the ______ side of the Western Ghats.

Question 23The ______ Range is unable to obstruct the monsoon winds in Rajasthan.

Question 24Cherrapunji and ______ are two of the wettest places on Earth.

Question 25The Bay of Bengal branch is forced to rise by the Khasi, Garo, and ______ Hills.

Question 26By early July, the monsoon winds reach Delhi and merge with the ______ branch.

Question 27The Retreating Monsoon Season extends from October to mid-______.

Question 28During the retreating monsoon, winds blow from the land to the ______.

Question 29The retreating monsoon winds are also known as the ______ Monsoons.

Question 30The ______ Coast receives almost 50% of its rainfall during the retreating monsoon season.

Question 31Low-pressure centres called ______ often grow into tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal.

Question 32The Cold Weather Season extends over January and ______.

Question 33______ is usually the coldest month in India.

Question 34Winter rain in northwest India is caused by ______.

Question 35Western disturbances originate in the ______ region.

Question 36Winter rain is essential for the cultivation of ______ crops like wheat.

Question 37Regions receiving over ______ cm of rain annually are termed regions of heavy rainfall.

Question 38The Thar Desert receives less than ______ cm of rainfall annually.

Question 39The harvest festival celebrated in Punjab is ______.

Question 40The harvest festival celebrated in Kerala is ______.

Question 41The harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu is ______.

Question 42Tropical evergreen rainforests require more than ______ cm of rainfall a year.

Question 43Rosewood, ebony, and ______ are trees found in tropical evergreen forests.

Question 44The ______ macaque is a wildlife species found in tropical evergreen forests.

Question 45Monsoon forests are also called tropical ______ forests.

Question 46Tropical deciduous forests require moderate rainfall between 100 and ______ cm.

Question 47Teak and ______ are commercially important trees of the deciduous forests.

Question 48Sandalwood trees are found in tropical ______ forests.

Question 49Mountain forests in the Western Himalayas between 1,000-2,000 m are mixed ______ forests.

Question 50Coniferous trees like pine and deodar grow between 2,000 and ______ m in the Himalayas.

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